Grand Bank (electoral district)
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 Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assemblyelectoral district |
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| MHA | Darin King Progressive Conservative |
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| Population (2006) | 10060 | |
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| Riding created | 1966 | |
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Grand Bank is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Grand Bank covers the southernmost part of the Burin Peninsula. The fishery, particularly deep-sea activity, has historically driven the economy of towns like Grand Bank, Fortune and Lawn. Mining was once prominent in St. Lawrence area, but no longer. Other communities include: Epworth, Frenchman's Cove, Grand Beach, Garnish, L'Anse au Loup, Lamaline, Lewin’s Cove, Little St. Lawrence, Lord's Cove, Point au Gaul, Point May, St. Lawrence, Salmonier, Taylor's Bay, Tides Brook and Winterland.
[edit] MHAs
- Alex Hickman, Prog. Cons. (1966-1979)
- Leslie Thoms, Liberal (1979-1982)
- Bill Matthews, Prog. Cons. (1982-1996)
- Judy Foote, Liberal (1996-2007)
- Darin King, PC (2007-present)
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